Job Description
Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is expanding - more services, programs, and events; longer open hours; and more awesome people joining our team!
We're seeking a Branch Manager for our Silt Branch Library. The person who fills this role will have the opportunity to lead the Silt team, a group of individuals who are talented, dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic about serving the public. The Branch Manager also helps influence, plan, design, and carry out public services for the entire District as a member of the Public Services Team. The Branch Manager is expected to become a vital community asset and an involved player in their community. We strongly encourage our Branch Managers to actively participate in the librarian profession, attending professional conferences and continuing their development in the field.
The Branch Manager promotes and maintains a positive work environment that is both satisfying and challenging to our staff; learning each team member's strengths and developing staff in all areas of librarianship. The Branch Manager builds positive relationships with staff across the District in various roles; generously collaborates on projects, plans, and ideas; holds them self and others accountable to working at a high level of professionalism; and is a role model to their staff and others throughout the organization.
The Branch Manager oversees the daily operations of their branch. Areas of responsibility include: circulation, collection development, readers' advisory and reference services, events programming, outreach, resource sharing, management and development of staff, and facilities oversight.
The salary range for this position is $65,686 - $83,834 annually (placement dependent on experience and qualifications); excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision; District contribution to your retirement account; investment in your professional development; and paid time off to enjoy all that comes with living in beautiful Garfield County!
Who We Are
GCPLD is a great place to work. Whether you're a paid employee or volunteer, we seek individuals who share our commitment to providing professional, outstanding customer service to all of our patrons in each of our six branches. Equally important is building a positive, empowering, and challenging work environment for all of our staff.
Mission: To connect our communities to a world of possibilities.
Vision: To be a trusted and valued resource to everyone in our communities.
Core Values: Balance, Community, Empowerment, Excellence, and Innovation
Explore Our Community
The cozy town of Silt is near the middle of Garfield County along I-70, and is close to three unique and beautiful state parks: Harvey Gap, Rifle Falls, and Rifle Gap; and just minutes from the White River National Forest.
Garfield County, Colorado is a jewel within the Rocky Mountains. The Roaring Fork River winds its way through Carbondale until it meets the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. From there, the Colorado River meanders along the I-70 corridor, from the world-famous Glenwood Hot Springs Resort to the beautiful alpine vistas of Parachute, and beyond.
In Garfield County you'll have ample outdoor activities to experience including skiing at nearby resorts (Sunlight, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and more); fishing, rafting, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, and the list goes on! This is home to vast wilderness areas and popular hiking trails like Hanging Lake, a designated National Natural Landmark.
You can access several regional airports (Eagle, Grand Junction, or Montrose) within an hour or two, or utilize Denver International Airport which is roughly 200 miles east.
It's all right here waiting for you!
Who You Are
A high caliber individual that leads with emotional intelligence (EQ). It's critical that you can empathize with others, foster a team atmosphere, diffuse conflicts when they occur, and trust staff to carry out important tasks.
Able to connect with others; recognize and draw upon your teams' strengths, motivate and develop the skills needed to provide outstanding library service.
Collaborative, takes initiative, and fosters a culture that encourages innovation.
Have the ability to effectively manage workplace diversity, and understand, celebrate, and serve diverse communities.
Able to develop, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives.
Can communicate clearly and concisely.
Can maintain a personal commitment to providing exceptional public service.
Examples of Core Role Responsibilities
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for an assigned location; recommends within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the local library budget; determines funding needed for staffing, programming, equipment, collection materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvements to programs, services, and work processes.
Conducts community needs assessments to identify needs of target audiences; designs, plans, delivers, and evaluates library programming and services; researches and contracts with performers to implement special classes and events; purchases supplies; encourages public reading, viewing, and listening skills; promotes the use of library facilities and materials.
Ensures the safety and well-being of patrons within the building; handles emergency situations and upholds the Library Code of Conduct.
Please review our Branch Manager job description for more information.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following education and experience is required:
Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and experience, and;
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience, of which at least two (2) years should be in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.
Additionally, the following is preferred:
Master of Library Science degree (MLS), Master of Library Information Science (MLIS), or other relevant master's degree.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Garfield County Libraries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/608674-89234.html
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Medical, dental, vision; retirement; paid time off
The Community
The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet. World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community. Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints.
Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.
Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.
Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.
HR Info
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/608674-89234.html
Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager
970-625-4270